Business Details
Trusted Food Safety and Quality Testing Services
Northland Laboratories brings together expertise, resources, and support to partner with the agri-food supply chain from Cultivation to Consumer. Our advisory services, evaluation of results, and processes are backed by ongoing investments in industry-leading expertise. We build client trust through integrity and timely, clear communication, ensuring customers have the information needed to make critical decisions. With decades of experience, we provide food safety testing, agri-food research, and risk management solutions that inspire confidence.Our ISO-certified laboratories deliver reliable data for microbial analysis, pesticide residue testing, and nutritional labeling. From product development to crisis management, we offer tailored services to protect brands and ensure compliance in an evolving regulatory landscape. Our state-of-the-art facilities and trained professionals support informed decision-making across the food and agriculture sectors.
Services
Food Safety Testing
Pesticide Residue Testing
Nutrition Label Testing
Risk Management Solutions
X-ray Inspection Services
Consumer Research
Agronomic Testing
Process Validation Studies
Recall Planning
Highlights and features
- We provide ISO-certified food safety testing services.
- Our team offers decades of expertise in agri-food research.
- We deliver tailored risk management solutions for brand protection.
- Our state-of-the-art laboratories ensure accurate, reliable results.
- We support clients from product development to crisis management.
Associations and certifications
- ISO/IEC 17025
Services
Food Safety Testing
Our food safety testing services ensure products meet regulatory standards through microbiology, chemistry, and residue analysis. We identify contaminants, verify compliance, and provide actionable data to protect consumer health. With ISO-certified labs, we deliver accurate results for pathogen detection and shelf-life validation.
Pesticide Residue Testing
Pesticide residue testing identifies trace chemicals in agricultural products using advanced analytical methods. Our experts ensure compliance with global MRL regulations, supporting food safety and market access. Results help producers optimize practices while maintaining consumer trust in product quality.
Risk Management Solutions
Our risk management solutions help businesses identify, assess, and mitigate threats to brand integrity. Services include recall planning, compliance audits, and data analytics to proactively address supply chain vulnerabilities and regulatory challenges.
Consumer Research
Consumer research evaluates product preferences through controlled studies with target audiences. Our facilities and trained panels provide data-driven insights for product development, reformulation, and competitive benchmarking in food and beverage markets.
X-ray Inspection Services
X-ray inspection services detect physical contaminants in packaged goods while verifying product integrity. This technology ensures compliance with safety standards and reduces recall risks by identifying defects in real-time during production processes.
People
Joel Miller
Content Manager
Joel Miller oversees content strategy at Northland Laboratories, ensuring accurate communication of technical services to industry stakeholders. With a focus on food safety and regulatory compliance, he bridges complex scientific data with actionable business insights.
Neil Marshall
Senior Advisor
Neil Marshall serves as Senior Advisor for Risk Management Solutions at Northland Laboratories. His expertise in crisis management and regulatory compliance strengthens client strategies for mitigating operational risks across the agri-food supply chain.
Questions
What services does Matrix Sciences offer?
We provide food safety testing, pesticide residue analysis, risk management solutions, consumer research, and X-ray inspection services for the agri-food industry.
Are your laboratories ISO-certified?
Yes, our laboratories hold ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, ensuring adherence to international standards for testing accuracy and reliability.
How do you support agri-food businesses?
We offer agronomic testing, compliance consulting, and data-driven risk management tools to optimize production and ensure regulatory compliance.
Can you help with product recalls?
Yes, our risk management team provides recall planning, crisis response strategies, and compliance audits to minimize brand impact during emergencies.
Do you conduct consumer preference studies?
Yes, our sensory research facilities evaluate consumer acceptance through controlled testing with trained panels and target demographics.
